WAVE CLIMATOLOGY AS AN AID TO SHIP ROUTING IN THE NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN.
Abstract
Climatological charts are presented for use by the mariner or forecaster as a first approximation in avoiding adverse seas during transits of the North Altlantic Ocean. An example is given which illustrates the value of changing from a standard shipping lane to a route based on wave climatology. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1963
- Accession Number
- AD0427244
Entities
People
- Ellis J. Joseph
- John M. Kipper Jr.
Organizations
- Naval Oceanographic Office